It's not something Nicks can argue or debate. The statistic is what it is, but Nicks has an inkling it might change this week when the Giants host the Packers on Sunday afternoon.

"I don't think about [not having a touchdown], man. It's going to come up. I don't even know how many touchdowns I have on my resume already. Touchdowns come. It's going to come. I don't worry about it.

"I have a good feeling I'm going to get in there Sunday though."

Nicks' lack of touchdowns this season doesn't appear to be an isolated case. He had three last year, after six, 11 and seven, respectively, in his first three years in the NFL.

It's not for a lack of opportunities. Nicks has 38 catches this season. He's on pace for 68 receptions, but with no touchdowns. Even in his rookie season when he hauled in 47 passes, Nicks had six touchdowns.

It probably would pay for him to get in the end zone a few times before the end of the year when he becomes a free agent. A campaign without a touchdown won't help his negotiating power.

"I'm trying to do everything I've got to get in there, if I have to break a tackle or whatever," Nicks said.

Nicks wouldn't be an obvious choice to see his touchdown total disappear. He's a physical receiver with good size.

But the lack of touchdowns is starting to become a topic. People around Nicks are talking about it, and he wants nothing more than to put it to rest.

"I'm itching for it now because everybody is talking about it now," he said. "So I've got to go ahead and do it. Get in there."